Concern Wrinkles and Fine Lines
What are wrinkles and fine lines?
Everyone defines wrinkles differently, some say they are a sign of wisdom, while others consider them a problem. Wrinkles are folds and creases that form in the skin as it ages and loses its natural collagen. Collagen is a protein that plays a crucial role in the appearance and health of the skin. It prevents it from sagging, allows it to absorb water more easily, and helps it regenerate. It is typically what gives skin its firmness, flexibility, and glow. Wrinkles initially appear as fine lines, which are smaller, and become wrinkles when their depth reaches 1 millimeter.
What causes wrinkles and fine lines?
Expression wrinkles depend on our facial expressions, such as wrinkles on the forehead from frequent frowning, and our daily habits, such as wrinkles around the mouth in smokers.
Sun exposure is the most significant and crucial factor in skin aging. Excessive daily sun exposure and ultraviolet rays damage collagen and elastin fibers, slowing their production in our skin and weakening its cells.
Air pollution weakens the skin’s immune system and accelerates aging.
Stress causes the formation of more free radicals in our body, thus contributing to premature cell aging.
Lack of hydration causes skin dehydration, making it less plump and more fragile, which leads to the formation of wrinkles and fine lines.
Finally, lack of sleep, like stress, results in the formation of more free radicals in our body, leading to premature cell aging.
The most important internal factors are natural cellular aging (genetically determined), oxidative stress, and hormonal aging.
Natural cellular aging occurs over time as the body's mechanisms for maintaining the skin change. This means the rate of cell renewal slows down, the activity of sebaceous and sweat glands decreases, and the skin loses its elasticity. Consequently, the skin regenerates more slowly, is less hydrated and nourished, and becomes less firm, leading to wrinkles and fine lines.
How can we prevent wrinkles and fine lines?
Nowadays, we hear a lot about how to combat wrinkles, but less about how to prevent them. Of course, we all will eventually have them, but we can delay that day. There's no miracle solution, but there are certain habits we can adopt to achieve this goal. First, we need to properly care for our skin, cleanse, hydrate, nourish it, in short, give it everything it needs. Many don't realize how important this is, but we must protect our skin from the sun as much as possible! Using sunscreen, sunblock, or daily sun protection is essential in combating the appearance of wrinkles. After that, a good lifestyle is key. This includes proper sleep, reducing bad habits and stress, eating a healthy diet, and so on. A healthy body leads to healthy skin! Finally, the least talked-about advice but one that can make a huge difference is helping your collagen from an early age. In fact, our collagen levels start to decrease at age 25, marking the beginning of skin aging. If we start taking supplements, using masks, or receiving treatments that stimulate the production of this youthful protein, our skin will age much more slowly.
Suffering from wrinkles and fine lines?
Clinique Idyllium offers various treatments for wrinkles and fine lines. Book a consultation with our specialists to create an effective treatment plan tailored to your skin.
What do we offer to treat wrinkles and fine lines?
Our Solutions
Endermologie Face
Skin tightening and wrinkle treatment
Bela MD
For a clarified, refreshed, and luminous skin
IPL Therapy with Icon® Laser
Skin rejuvenation and imperfection correction
Filler Agents
A “lift” without surgery
Injectables - Botulinum Toxin
For a relaxed, serene, and refreshed appearance
Chemical Peeling
Improve the appearance of your skin
Facial Treatments
Plump, smooth, and deeply hydrate your skin
